Bigdei Kohanim / id est, Vestitus Sacerdotum Hebraeorum

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $250

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author

BRAUN, JOHANNES.

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1680

Description

FIRST EDITION. Two parts in one volume. Additional engraved title and 14 engraved plates

references

Freimann 181

summary

An erudite work which in addition to analyzing the Priestly vestments, examines issues relating to ancient textiles and their manufacture, the procurement of precious stones for the Breast-Plate and the comparative garments of Roman and pagan priesthoods

Few leaves and plates loose, lightly stained. Contemporary vellum, pastedowns detached. Thick 4to

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